Digital Citizenship- Finding Balance

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Imagine you're Kendall with 30 minutes before bedtime, a high score within reach in a video game, and homework to complete. What should you do?

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Log off. Next time, plan to do homework first, play a game or two, and "unplug" for 30 minutes or more before bedtime. Research shows you'll sleep better.

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Imagine you're Kaira. What should you do? Options: Wait to see if your schedule slows down again, such as when the school year ends. Use a sketching app while watching videos or while someone else is talking. Schedule times for making art by hand, invite interested friends, and turn off your phones. Cross this activity off your list, because you can't do everything.

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Schedule times for making art by hand, invite interested friends, and turn off your phones.

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Lee loves playing Minecraft online with her friends. Recently, she realized that she spends too much time playing the game and needs a break from staring at a screen all day. On Saturdays, Lee pledged to use her time to play outside instead of playing online. It's raining this Saturday. What should Lee do?

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Lee should stick to her pledge and find another offline game to play indoors.

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digital media

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information that comes to us through the internet, often through a table, smartphone, or laptop

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media balance

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Using media in a way that feels healthy and is balanced with life activities such as family, friends, school, etc.

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What is a "red flag feeling"?

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When something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious.

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What does it mean to "unplug"?

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to participate in activities that do not involve devices, apps, or the internet